The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has recently announced a total of 4660 vacancies for Constables and Sub-Inspectors (SI) posts. The official notification was released on April 14, 2024, and the online registration process for these vacancies has already begun.
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) RPF/SI/Constable Registration Details
Application Process:
- Official Notification Release Date: April 14, 2024
- Apply Online Start Date: April 15, 2024
- Apply Online End Date: May 14, 2024
- Last Date for Application Fee: May 24, 2024
- Application Modification Dates: May 15 to May 24, 2024
Application Fees
- General/OBC/EWS: Rs 500/-
- SC/ST/PH: Rs 250/-
- Female: Rs 250/-
- After completing the Stage I Exam:
- General/OBC/EWS candidates are eligible for a fee refund of Rs 400.
- SC/ST/EBC/Female candidates are eligible for a fee refund of Rs 250
- Payment : Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking Fees Mode.
Eligibility Criteria of Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) RPF/SI/Constable:
Age limit based on July 1, 2024
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| RPF Constable | 18-28 Years |
| RPF Sub Inspector (SI) | 20-28 Years |
Total Vacancy 4660
| Posts | Sub-Inspector (SI) | Constable |
|---|---|---|
| Number of vacancies | 452 Sub Inspector | 4206 Constable |
| Eligibility | Graduation from a recognized university (Age: 20-28 years) | Pass in Class 10th from a recognized board (Age: 18-28 years) |
Eligibility criteria for RPF Sub-Inspector (SI)
| Age Limit | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age: 20 years | |
| Maximum Age: 28 years | |
| Certain age relaxations are applicable for reserved category candidates: | |
| SC/ST: 5 years | |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years | |
| Ex-servicemen (with a minimum of 6 months of continuous service after attestation): | |
| UR: 3 years (after deduction of service length from age) | |
| For OBC-NCL candidates, there is a relaxation of six years after subtracting the length of service from their age. | |
| SC/ST: 8 years (after deduction of service length from age) | |
| Female candidates who are widowed, divorced, or judicially separated but not remarried: | |
| UR: 2 years | |
| OBC-NCL: 5 years | |
| SC/ST: 7 years | |
| Central Government employees (with at least 3 years of regular and continuous service): | |
| UR: 5 years | |
| OBC-NCL: 8 years | |
| SC/ST: 10 years1. | |
| Educational Qualification | |
| Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university in India. | |
| Physical Eligibility | |
| Height and Chest Requirements: | |
| Male: | |
| UR: Height 165 cm, Chest 80 cm (unexpanded) and 85 cm (expanded) | |
| SC/ST: Height 160 cm, Chest 76.2 cm (unexpanded) and 81.2 cm (expanded) | |
| Garhwal, Kumaoni, Gorkhas, Marathas, Dogras, and other specified categories: Height 163 cm, Chest 80 cm (unexpanded) and 85 cm (expanded) | |
| Female: | |
| UR: Height 157 cm | |
| SC/ST: Height 152 cm |
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT): This will be a multiple-choice test covering General Awareness, Mathematics, Reasoning, and General English.
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT): This will consist of height, weight, chest measurement, and running tests for Constable candidates only.
- Medical Examination (ME): This will be conducted by a panel of doctors authorized by the Railway Board.
How to Apply?
- Visit the official website (RRB).
- Register and create an account.
- Find the notification for “RPF SI 01/2024 & RPF Constable 02/2024” and apply online.
- Fill out the application form carefully .
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit your application form before the deadline.
